Program Sponsorships

Sponsor to fund specific work. Each opportunity supports a defined program, publication, or convening. Partner recognition, deliverables, and timing are confirmed in a written sponsorship agreement before the partnership begins.

Partners support the work, not its conclusions. LAIC retains independent control over research, editorial decisions, participant selection, facilitation, and public positions. Sponsorship does not purchase influence over findings, session topics, or community engagement.

Community Intelligence Partner

Exclusive

$30,000 over three years

Payable at $10,000 annually · One lead partner for the agreed term

Alternative: $15,000 for a standalone first-year sponsorship

What your support makes possible

Help turn community conversations into useful intelligence. Your support funds the tools, facilitator preparation, and information-management systems behind LAIC's planned 12 annual community listening sessions and monthly Intelligence Briefs, a free public newsletter sharing what Louisville is experiencing with AI. You help LAIC capture what this community is experiencing, identify recurring needs, and get that intelligence into the hands of anyone who wants it.

Partner benefits

Recognition as Community Intelligence Partner on Intelligence Briefs supported during the sponsorship term
Acknowledgment in the annual State of AI in Louisville Report published during each sponsored year
Recognition on the program webpage
One annual briefing on cross-cutting themes from LAIC's published work
An annual impact summary documenting completed activities and published outputs

Membership included

Corporate organizational membership throughout the sponsorship term.

LAIC controls information collection, analysis, and publication. Sponsorship does not include access to identifiable participant information, raw recordings, or editorial approval.

Community Access Partner

Up to 3 per year

$5,000 annually

Eligible nonprofit/startup rate: $2,500 annually

What your support makes possible

Help more of Louisville take part in the AI conversation. Your support funds print and digital outreach, community invitations, signage, and communications that connect residents and organizations with LAIC's listening sessions and public activities. The goal is to reach beyond established technology networks.

Partner benefits

Recognition on selected outreach materials funded during the sponsorship term
Acknowledgment on the community participation webpage
One partner spotlight explaining why community participation matters to your organization
A ready-to-share invitation kit for employees and community contacts
An annual summary of outreach activities and participation

Membership included

One year of SMB organizational membership. Eligible nonprofits receive the nonprofit SMB rate.

LAIC determines outreach priorities and participant selection. Sponsorship does not include attendee contact lists or the right to select participants.

State of AI in Louisville — Presenting Partner

Exclusive

$30,000–$50,000

Per annual report · Final price based on agreed production scope · One presenting partner per report

What your support makes possible

Help Louisville understand where AI stands and what comes next. Your support makes possible LAIC's annual State of AI in Louisville report, a free, publicly available publication bringing together community input and research for local decision-makers and the public. Funding covers research synthesis, writing, design, production, and launch.

Partner benefits

“Made possible with support from [Partner]” acknowledgment on the report cover or opening pages
Recognition on the report webpage and designated launch communications
A private, embargoed briefing shortly before public release
One post-publication discussion with LAIC leadership
An executive-summary distribution kit for sharing the published report
A post-launch summary including available readership or download measures

Membership included

One year of Corporate organizational membership.

LAIC retains full editorial control. Sponsorship does not guarantee a company profile, favorable coverage, or approval of findings.

Community Listening Session Partner

Up to 12 per year

$1,500 per session

Eligible community venue rate: $500 per session · One funding partner per session

What your support makes possible

Make space for a community conversation about AI. Fund one facilitated listening session focused on a neighborhood, sector, or community need. Your support helps LAIC bring people together, document their experiences, and incorporate what it learns into its community intelligence work. Session focus, format, and partner role are agreed in advance.

Partner benefits

Recognition on the session invitation and event page
Brief acknowledgment at the session
Recognition in the resulting public session summary or related Intelligence Brief
A short post-session summary of the activity supported
An optional non-sales welcome where appropriate to the session format
A vendor or information table where space and format permit

Membership

Annual organizational membership is not included with per-session sponsorships.

LAIC controls participant selection, questions, facilitation, and synthesis. Sponsorship does not include a sales presentation, attendee list, or access to confidential participant information.

Partner Alliance Convening Partner

1 annual series slot

$5,000 annual series

All four quarterly meetings · Alternative: $1,500 per single meeting · Overlapping presenting rights will not be sold

What your support makes possible

Help Louisville's organizations learn from one another. Support quarterly Partner Alliance convenings where members exchange practical experiences, discuss shared challenges, and build connections around AI. Funding covers meeting preparation, venue needs, materials, hospitality, and communications.

Partner benefits

Recognition in invitations, event materials, and opening remarks for supported meetings
An optional three-minute welcome focused on the purpose of the gathering
A staffed information table where space and format permit
Recognition in the post-meeting recap
An opportunity to suggest a discussion question for LAIC's consideration
Relevant introductions where participants mutually opt in

Membership included

The annual series partnership includes one year of SMB organizational membership. Single-meeting sponsorship does not include annual membership.

LAIC retains control over meeting agendas, invitations, and facilitation. Sponsorship does not include attendee contact lists or a guaranteed sales presentation.

Sector Roundtable Partner

One per roundtable

$1,500–$3,000

Per roundtable · Final price based on agreed preparation, facilitation, and output scope

What your support makes possible

Help a sector work through a specific AI challenge. Support a facilitated discussion that brings together relevant organizations and perspectives around a clearly defined question. Each roundtable has an agreed purpose, an intentionally selected participant group, and a defined output.

Partner benefits

Recognition as the roundtable's supporting partner
An opportunity to propose a question for LAIC's consideration
Participation by one partner representative where appropriate to the format
A facilitated conversation with relevant cross-sector perspectives
A non-attributed summary of themes and next questions, subject to agreed confidentiality terms
One brief follow-up conversation with LAIC about the discussion and potential next steps
A vendor or information table where space and format permit

Membership

Annual organizational membership is not included with per-event roundtable sponsorships.

LAIC determines the final topic, participant mix, facilitation, and written output. Sponsorship does not guarantee a favorable conclusion or exclusive access to participants.

Ready to sponsor?

Tell us about your organization and what you'd like to support. We'll follow up to discuss fit, scope, and timing.

Submit a Sponsorship Inquiry

Questions? Email louisvilleaicenter@gmail.com